Shepherd’s Pie Recipe with Cauliflower Topping

This meaty, savory Shepherd’s Pie Recipe is perfect to make now that Fall is almost upon us. I know that you and your whole family with enjoy this recipe. It’s so delicious, even non-keto dieters will ask for seconds!

Hey there! I’m Sarah from the low-carb recipe blog, Green & Keto. I serve up recipes made with keto-friendly ingredients that are fresh, vibrant, and most importantly — super delicious.

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So, if you are looking for a hearty and comforting dinner recipe, look no further. I’m so excited to share this low-carb makeover of one of my all-time favorite casserole recipes – Shepherd’s Pie.

What’s in Shepherd’s Pie?

Shepherd’s pie is a traditional dish that most likely originated in Scotland or northern England. It was a recipe developed to use leftover pieces of roast meat. It is usually called “shepherd’s pie” when made with lamb because a shepherd looks after sheep.

Shepherd’s pie is traditionally made with lamb. However, I used ground beef in this recipe because my family prefers it, and it is easier for me to find. That said, if you love lamb and are able to find it in your local grocery store, please feel free to substitute it for the ground beef.

Making Shepherd’s Pie

Traditional shepherd’s pie is a casserole made with a layer of cooked meat and vegetables in a savory gravy. Then, the meat is topped with mashed potatoes, and baked in the oven until the mashed potatoes are browned.

This keto shepherd’s pie is made with mashed cauliflower instead of the mashed potatoes. “Cauli mash” is a great low carb alternative to mashed potatoes — and is just as delicious.

What goes with Shepherd’s Pie?

This dish is almost a full meal in itself. Meat, veggies, and mashed “fauxtatoes” come together to make a satisfying meal.

If you are looking to make something to accompany it, I’d suggest garlic broccoli or a simple side salad.

Comments

This was AMAZING! I did the cauliflower in the vitamix, only 30 seconds!! I used pepper jack cheese. Seriously this was so flipping good even my cauliflower hating husband ate it. We made 4 servings rather than 6 for 9 net carbs and I don’t feel bad about it! XOXO

OMG ..... this recipe was to die for. I've never made my caulflower mash this way before. I've generally just mashed the caulflower up with butter and left it as a chunky topping, but this was as good as mashed potato ..... I could become addicted!
I boiled the cauliflower just enough it wasn't going to mush and I think the key to getting the cauliflower right is the drying.
When I looked at the ground beef mixture I thought it may be lacking in flavour for me just with the onion and garlic so I added half a beef stock cube and a little water to give it more sauce and a half tspn of dried rosemary and thyme. Perfect.

I have such a hard time getting the cauliflower to the consistency of your pictured mash... mine always comes out like runny soup.. :( Any suggestions on how to come out smooth and whipped-looking as yours?

Shepherds Pie has been a family favorite of ours for a few years now, we use a European recipe with ground lamb (hence the “shepherds”), tomato paste, veg broth, as well as thyme and rosemary, and I needed a keto example to make some adjustments, thank you so much!!! We’ve done this twice now and really enjoy “our” keto variation!!! You’ve become one of my “go to” Pinterest finds, thank you so much!

I use nutrition data that is built into my recipe card. The problem with MFP is that it is user entered data. Once it told me there were over 1000 grams of carbs in a tsp of garlic powder. Look through the individual ingredients and see if any look off.

Is it ok to use Ground Turkey instead, as I don't eat Red Meat,
(Personal Dietary Reasons)... Also, As my oven isn't working, I will be making it using a DISPOSABLE LOAF PAN & bake it in a Toaster Oven...My Turkey Meatloaf comes out GREAT...People LOVE IT! Do you think that the loaf pan will work?

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